International Broadcaster, Persian Language
Location: US, DC, Washington

Company profile:
Applied Memetics LLC is a professional services company dedicated to integrating and delivering best practice communication and information solutions in pre-conflict, conflict, or post-conflict areas.  The world has changed: ‘always on’ brands require a new way of thinking to engage and manage their consumers. Our purpose is to inspire original thinking through a deeper understanding of technology and human behaviour.  From strategy through to implementation, our teams of connected specialists – all experts in their respective fields – work together to help our clients maximise the opportunities created by the changing digital world and create a multi faceted digital strategy through to implementation.Our work explores a new model of journalism that is based around a global story – in this case, the struggle for human rights and democracy around the world. Our goal is to build a better user experience of these stories by adding context to content, using the latest digital tools of the day. Over time, we hope to add greater clarity, deeper understanding, and more sustained engagement to the conversations surrounding global events. As such, our content is transcribed and translated into English for broadcast to a global audience.

Job description:
The International Broadcaster shall properly complete all daily tasks. These daily tasks include but are not limited to: preparing for assignments (fails not more than once per week); revising video packages (fails not more than twice per week); correcting production errors in stories (fails not more than twice per week); properly creating line-ups and logs (fails not more than once per week).

Requirements:
The International Broadcaster shall have at least five (5) years of current experience. The International Broadcaster shall perform a combination of services that will include researching, interviewing, writing and voicing original news stories and reports. The International Broadcaster shall have the ability to adapt material for radio, television and/or internet about events in the target region, the U.S. and other countries. The individual shall produce and edit reports using compatible digital technology and shall be able to record and process interviews by phone, live face-to-face or in the field. The individual shall have extensive knowledge of the target region, its people, culture, institutions and political situation, and the ability to adapt English material to the target language and adapt the target language to English. The International Broadcaster shall possess and employ basic multimedia skills as required in the completion of each assignment, including the ability to take still photographs and record video via smartphone during field reporting assignments, and to upload photos and videos as needed to agency-based file servers. He or she shall assess different information to validate the comprehensiveness, accuracy and balance of news products, and shall demonstrate high standards of journalism and news experience. He or she shall have the ability to function as news announcer on live or pre-recorded news bulletins or newscasts; for video assignments the International Broadcaster shall wear attire suitable for the assignment. The International Broadcaster shall be familiar with the Agency’s Best Practices Guide and shall adhere to its policies. Knowledge of Persian language required. 

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